Personal Electronics Use

Technology should NEVER come between you and the care and attention that you are to give the children. Cell phones and other personal electronics are not permitted in any of child care areas, with the exception of administration for work related purposes. Cell phones should remain turned off and stored in a purse, bag, coat, etc. while a staff member is clocked in. Cell phone use is permitted only during an approved break. A personal phone may be taken outside to the playground or on field trips/walking trips, but it should ONLY be on-hand for emergencies. In this circumstance, the cell phone should only be used in the event of an emergency and not for personal calls, etc. During down times, such as nap time, staff may use the classroom tablet for lesson planning. If the tablet is not sufficient, a laptop can be provided. Personal cell phones and electronics are not the responsibility of the childcare center and the center is not responsible for the replacement of lost, stolen or damaged cell phones or electronics.